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yelrambob
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Mar 14, 2012, 12:55 PM

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2000
chrysler
cirrus
2.4L V6

I will be replacing my water pump this weekend and when I re-assemble the parts should I use a form a gasket number 2 on the paper gasket. I've ben looking I've been looking all over the place and I have come up with two contradictory answers one says yes the other says no anyone with some insight.
2000
chrysler
cirrus
2.4L V6

Discretesignals
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Mar 14, 2012, 2:19 PM

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2.4L V-6? 2.4L is a 4 banger.

I'd use the gasket that comes with the water pump.

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yelrambob
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Mar 14, 2012, 8:15 PM

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thanks thats helpful i was considering using 3m weather stripping to hold the gasket in place that looks like the best option
2000
chrysler
cirrus
2.4L V6

Discretesignals
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Mar 14, 2012, 8:21 PM

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That is usually what I do. I take the pump and put some 3M on it to hold the gasket in place. I don't think I have seen a water pump that used only gasket maker from the factory. Nissan and Toyota likes to use gasket maker on thermostat housings, but even they use gaskets or o-rings on their pumps.

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(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Mar 14, 2012, 8:22 PM)

Hammer Time
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Mar 15, 2012, 3:08 AM

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I find it a much neater job to use spray adhesive to hold the gasket to the pump and silicone on the engine side of the gasket. that way when removed the gasket will remain on the pump and not have to be sanded off the engine.

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yelrambob
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Mar 15, 2012, 11:45 AM

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Thanks also if you dont mind what silicone sealer would you be using for this
2000
chrysler
cirrus
2.4L V6

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